”I enjoyed my experience at Arden. They take us children seriously and they don’t just throw things on the stage, and they don’t underestimate us kids. I thank Arden Theatre for letting kids have an experience of their lifetime. Also thank you all for caring about us. I am Arden Theatre’s biggest fan."
- Akota, Grade 5, Arden for All Student
“Claymobile is fun, it’s… I feel free in it.”
- Danielle, The Clay Studio's Claymation student at Young Scholars Charter School
"For my daughter and me, Friends' Central's financial aid was life-changing. Each year, when we receive our letter from the financial aid committee, we feel the same joy and gratitude. Our daughter's teachers and friends have been wonderful." - FCS Parent
GRANTEES
In 2023, the Zeldin Family Foundation supported the following nonprofit organizations with youth engagement programs focused on the arts, entrepreneurship, and STEM education:
ARDEN THEATRE - Arden for All Educational Program
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - Lang Science Program Scholarships
BALLETX - Sustainability Fund and Afterschool Programs
CLAY STUDIO - Claymobile Educational Programs
CODE NATION - Technical Training and Workforce Preparation
DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL: Out-of-School Time STEM Programming
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE - STEM Scholars PACTS
FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL - Media Art and Experiential Learning Initiatives
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART - High School Internships
NFTE National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurship in Every School
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART - TAG Teen Ambassador Program
PROJECT HOME - Afterschool Program Robotics and Coding
PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE - Woodland Youth Crew
PUENTES DE SALUD (LANZANDO LIDERES) - Leadership Lab and College Readiness
WHYY Media Arts Program - Media Lab Kits for Public High School Afterschool Programming
SNIDER YOUTH HOCKEY FOUNDATION - After School Excellence Program
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY - Future Health Professions Program
The Zeldin Family Foundation also provides scholarship funding to Bread Upon the Waters, the ClayStudio Residency Fellowship Program, and Friends Central School.